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  • Jan 2, 2026

Gentle January

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

In nature, January is designed for slower pace and quiet recalibration. So instead of focusing frenetically on new year resolutions (which frankly are often forgotten by the 1st of Feb), perhaps we can step more gently and deliberately into intentions. Join me for a gentler start to the year ...

  • Dec 9, 2025

Permission to Pause

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

We often think of rest as something we earn after everything else is done, or as something only justified when we are unwell. But rest is far more nuanced. Beyond physical and mental rest, there are quieter forms that offer a gentle reset: emotional rest, social rest, sensory rest and creative rest. What kind of rest is calling you?

  • Nov 19, 2025

Forecast: Changeable

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

Every morning I open the blinds and check the sky before I step into the day. Living in Britain means the weather can shift from sunshine to showers in a heartbeat, and peri/menopause can feel much the same. One moment clear skies, the next a sudden heatwave or emotional drizzle. Just as the weather keeps us talking, our inner weather tells its own story. What is your inner weather telling you today?

  • Oct 22, 2025

Making room for Change

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

When I moved to East Sussex, I swore I’d never move again. Packing boxes felt like a full-body workout for muscles, emotions and mind. Yet somewhere between the clutter and the clearing, I realised how much lighter I felt. How might a little more space change the way you feel, think, or move through your days?

  • Sep 19, 2025

Between the Lines

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

As a child, some of my happiest moments were spent in bed, propped up by pillows, a good book in my hands.  I can still remember the joy of holding the book, opening it and turning that first page ... But what else can we find between the lines?

  • Aug 21, 2025

Finding Wisdom in Weeds

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

What if the weeds in your garden were actually healing allies? I learned from my grandmothers that chamomile tea promotes restful sleep, nettle soup is easy to make and helps reduce inflammation, and young dandelion leaves make a delicious nutrient-rich salad... Nature moves in cycles: growth, harvest, rest, renewal. Women's bodies do too.

  • Jul 21, 2025

The Art of Play

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

As we navigate the changes of midlife, the lightness of play can feel like a distant memory. Yet this is precisely when we need it most. In this playful and thought-provoking piece, we explore why play is vital for wellbeing—not just for children but for grown-ups too. Whether it's through laughter, creativity, or simple silliness, play can reconnect us with joy, spontaneity, and deeper connection. This summer, could you welcome a little more play into your life?

  • Jun 6, 2025

Unfolding

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

Summer is on our doorstep, bringing more light and of course, the longest days of the year. Landscapes brighten, colours intensify and temperatures rise (well, we hope so!). Nature stretches, uncurls, opens-up and flourishes … and so can we!

  • May 9, 2025

Circle: Where Your Story Matters

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

Circles take many shapes and forms. Some gather early in the morning to set the day, others meet by candlelight. They happen in living rooms, on beaches, in forest clearings, town halls, wherever there’s space to sit and be human for a while...

  • Apr 16, 2025

Transforming Life One Tile at a Time

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

Have you ever looked at a mosaic up close? A jumble of broken bits, scattered in a seemingly random pattern. Then step back and suddenly, it is breathtaking, a masterpiece of colour, light, shades and story. * Life, my friend, is no different! It isn't about creating a perfect picture, it is about ...
Photo by Greg Pappas on Unsplash

  • Mar 14, 2025

Making Sleep Health a Priority

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

The quality of our sleep matters just as much as the quantity. Quality sleep isn’t a nice-to-have, it is our body’s reset button!
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash

  • Dec 7, 2024

Gift of Time and Touch

  • Mathilde Barbier | dare to be the change

In a world that often values productivity over presence, the simple gifts of time and touch can be gentle acts of self-care and connection.